The Power and Importance of Play

Welcome to a new season of Music Is My Mantra! This month, we’re shifting gears into the power of play—not just as an artistic practice, but as a profound tool for nervous system regulation and creative liberation.

In this solo episode, I open up about the perfectionist mindset that used to keep me stuck—and how learning to play again brought freedom back into my music, my voice, and my life. From making up songs about disco balls to giving my inner mushroom a voice (yes, really), this episode is your reminder that play is sacred, silly, and essential.

We explore how improvisation, curiosity, and making “mistakes” are actually the pathways to confidence, connection, and healing.

Whether you're an artist, a closet creative, or someone who just needs a little more lightness right now—this one's for you.

✨ Episode Highlights:

• What “play” really looks like in adulthood
• Why perfectionism stifles creativity—and how to break the cycle
• How music and movement support nervous system healing
• Improv prompts to connect with your inner child
• Why play is one of the highest forms of spiritual practice

💡 Takeaways:

🎨 Play is freedom in action—you don’t need to earn it

🌀 Mistakes are medicine when you meet them with grace

🎶 Improvisation builds resilience and awakens your creative flow

🧠 Joy is a healing frequency—let yourself feel it fully

💗 Being silly is brave—it means you’re showing up as you are